Okay, here it goes. I have a 2014 1.8tsi Jetta, 105,000 miles, stock other than a K&N drop in. I got the PO1600 code which led me to check timing, my OBDeleven tells me I’m at 1.5 degrees adaptation, the measurement between the cam sprockets Is 125mm, both of these are within spec I believe. Just to be sure I popped the tensioner examination plug and discovered my tensioner is fully extended, the lock clip is actually on the smooth section. Strange thing is the engine is dead silent, no chain noises at all, runs strong too. So I guess I get to do a timing chain replacement. A few questions have come up :
1. Are all cam locks the same for the ea888 engines, I see a bunch of kits for the 2.0 but nothing listed for the 1.8. I’m talking about the relatively cheap kits available on eBay and Amazon.
2. Since it appears I have an engine built with the older chain that is known to stretch, what about the balance chain, does it have issues as well ? I realize I’m right there to change it but I have no idea how to time this chain and see no real information pertaining to this so I may skip it if possible.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
1. Are all cam locks the same for the ea888 engines, I see a bunch of kits for the 2.0 but nothing listed for the 1.8. I’m talking about the relatively cheap kits available on eBay and Amazon.
2. Since it appears I have an engine built with the older chain that is known to stretch, what about the balance chain, does it have issues as well ? I realize I’m right there to change it but I have no idea how to time this chain and see no real information pertaining to this so I may skip it if possible.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.